The brave cyclist : the true story of a Holocaust hero (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books) by Hoffman, Amalia

The brave cyclist : the true story of a Holocaust hero (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Picture Books) (#1388NV3)

by Hoffman, Amalia; illustrated by Fedele, Chiara
Hardcover Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint, 2020

Price: USD 17.95

Dewey: 796.6; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.5
Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations; 24 x 29 cm


Product Overview
From Follett
Includes bibliographical references. "Once a skinny and weak child, Gino Bartali rose to become a Tour de France champion and one of cycling's greatest stars. But all that seemed unimportant when his country came under the grip of a brutal dictator and entered World War II on the side of Nazi Germany. Bartali might have appeared a mere bystander to the harassment and hatred directed toward Italy's Jewish people, but secretly he accepted a role in a dangerous plan to help them. Putting his own life at risk, Bartali used his speed and endurance on a bike to deliver documents Jewish people needed to escape harm. His inspiring story reveals how one person could make a difference against violence and prejudice during the time of the Holocaust"--Provided by publisher.
From the Publisher
Once a skinny and weak child, Gino Bartali rose to become a Tour de France champion and one of cycling's greatest stars. But all that seemed unimportant when his country came under the grip of a brutal dictator and entered World War II on the side of Nazi Germany. Bartali might have appeared a mere bystander to the harassment and hatred directed toward Italy's Jewish people, but secretly he accepted a role in a dangerous plan to help them. Putting his own life at risk, Bartali used his speed and endurance on a bike to deliver documents Jewish people needed to escape harm. His inspiring story reveals how one person could make a difference against violence and prejudice during the time of the Holocaust.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
  • Publication Date: August 1, 2019
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Dewey: 796.6
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations; 24 x 29 cm
  • Tracings: Fedele, Chiara, illustrator.
  • ISBN-10: 1-68446-063-8
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-68446-063-2
  • LCCN: 2019-000202
  • Follett Number: 1388NV3
  • Reading Level: 5.5
  • Audience: Upper Elementary